Radiography of distal UE

Question 1

What structures can be seen in a lateral view x-ray of the elbow?

Answer 1

-Humerus
-Olecranon
-Head of radius
-Radius
-Ulna

Question 2

What structures can be seen in an AP view x-ray of the elbow?

Answer 2

-Medial epicondyle
-Lateral epicondyle
-Radius
-Ulna

Question 3

What structures can be seen in an AP view x-ray of the forearm?

Answer 3

-Medial epicondyle
-Lateral epicondyle
-Radius
-Head of radius
-Ulna
-Head of ulna

Question 4

What structures can be seen in an AP view x-ray of the wrist/hand?

Answer 4

-Radius
-Ulna
-Scaphoid
-Lunate
-Capitate
-Metacarpals 1-5
-Proximal, middle, and distal phalanges
-MCP, PIP, and DIP joints of the digits
-MCP and IP joints of the thumb